by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Ravens won't be bringing Ray Lewis off the injured reserve list by Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the move.

Last week it was thought that Lewis, who tore his right triceps Oct. 14, would be activated as early as last weekend. But the linebacker won't be available for the ailing Ravens vs. the New York Giants Sunday in Baltimore.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said this week Lewis is "coming along" in his return to practice. The team is 4-4 since losing the 37-year old, two-time NFL defensive player of the year.

The Ravens (9-5) have lost three in a row while suffering several injuries which have hampered the defense. Linebacker Jameel McClain was placed on the injured reserve with a spine injury on Saturday and linebacker Adrian Hamilton was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. McClain joins cornerback Lardarius Webb on injured reserve. If inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe's injured ankle keeps him out of a fourth game in a row, reserves Josh Bynes and Brendon Ayanbadejo are expected to start at the inside linebacker positions in Baltimore's 3-4 defense.